About Me
I’m a gastroenterologist at MetroHealth, and I specialize in advanced endoscopic procedures that help patients avoid surgery whenever possible. After completing my fellowship in gastroenterology, I pursued additional training in interventional endoscopy at one of the leading centers in the country—especially focusing on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), which plays a powerful role in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal conditions, including cancers.
Another key part of my practice is ERCP, a minimally invasive procedure that helps treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreas. These tools allow me to care for some of the sickest patients in ways that are less invasive and often more effective.
I’ve always believed that research and teaching are essential to improving patient care. I spent a year at Harvard Medical School studying clinical research methods, and I now serve as a Clinical Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Teaching the next generation of physicians is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
But what brings me the greatest joy is seeing a patient feel better after a procedure—or witnessing the relief in their loved ones’ eyes. That’s why I became a doctor, and why I’m proud to serve as a dedicated gastroenterologist.
I speak both English and Arabic, and I’m here to support you with compassionate, expert care.
Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Minimally Invasive Cancer Management:
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Core Liver Biopsy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement
- Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Radio-Frequency Ablation of Pancreatic Tumors
- Endoscopic Ultrasound for the Primary Care Physician
Pancreatic, Biliary and Gastric Cancer:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Biliary Cancer)
- Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
- GLP-1 Association with Pancreatitis & Pancreatic Cancer
- Acute Pancreatitis & Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
- Proton Pump Inhibitor and Risk for Gastric Cancer
- Association between Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Toll-Like Receptor-4 in Pancreatic Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma
ERCP
- ERCP Anatomic Variants & Fluoroscopy Time
- ERCP Complexity level & Fluoroscopy time
Acute & Chronic Pancreatitis:
- Sarcopenia & Mortality in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
- Association of Acute Pancreatitis and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
- Pancreatic Stents Adverse Events
Interventional Esophageal Endoscopy:
- Radio-Frequency Ablation for Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus
- Endoscopic Management of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
Esophagology:
- Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- Bethanechol Treatment in Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- Dysphagia& Defective Bolus Transit (DBT) in Patients with Ineffective Esophageal Motility
- "Jalil" Index to Correlate Severity of Dysphagia in Ineffective Esophageal Motility
Diverticular Disease:
- Risk Factors for Diverticular Bleeding
- Trends and Disparities of Diverticular Disease Mortality in the United States Before and During the COVID-19 Era
Gastrointestinal Bleeding:
- Leveraging Machine Learning for Early Mortality Prediction in Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & PPI Enteropathy Toxicity
- Chair, Esophageal Disease subcommittee, ASGE/DDW, 2025-2026
- Faculty, Hands-on Training, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), 2026-2028
- Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Planning Committee, 2023-2026
- Editorial Board, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2024-present
- Editorial Board, High-Yield Medical reviews, 2023-present
- Reviewer: American Journal of Gastroenterology, Video-Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Jordanian American Physican Association, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
- Director, Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Internal Medicine Residency program, 2021-2023
- Lead, Quality Project on GI Fellows' Sign-Out Initiative, Recognized by Gastroenterology & Hepatology News, 2017
- Fellowship, Hospital Medicine (FHM), 2014
- Fellowship, American College of Physicians (FACP), 2013
- Graduated with Commendation, Harvard Medical School, Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program, 2013-2014
- Recognized by American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality, 2010
- Medical School Dean Selectee, 4th International Holistic Medicine Convention, 2003
- Medical School Awardee, Extracurricular Activities, 2003
PubMed Publications
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Education & Training
Education
Fellowship
University of Missouri (MO) – GastroenterologyFellowship
University of South Carolina – Esophageal MotilityMedical Education
University of Jordan MBBSFellowship
AdventHealth – Interventional EndoscopyResidency
Henry Ford Hospital (Michigan) – Internal MedicineInternship
Henry Ford Hospital (Michigan) – Internal Medicine